The Election Commission of India (ECI) has published the final voter list for the Bihar Assembly elections, marking a major milestone before the official poll schedule is announced, which is expected between October 6 and 7.
This development comes after the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise — a process that was conducted in Bihar after a long gap of 22 years. The revision has become a major talking point in political and legal circles, drawing both support and criticism.
Highlights of Bihar Voter List Revision
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Draft electoral rolls published | August 1, 2025 |
| Claims & objections period | August 1 – September 1, 2025 |
| Total voters before SIR | 7.89 crore |
| Voters in draft list | 7.24 crore |
| Names deleted in draft | 65.63 lakh |
| Notices issued | 3 lakh voters |
| Applications for deletion | 2.17 lakh |
| Applications for inclusion | 16.93 lakh |
| Form-6 (new registrations) | 16.56 lakh in one month |
| Disposal of applications | From October 1, 2025 |
| EC Bihar visit | October 4–5, 2025 |
| Next Supreme Court hearing | October 7, 2025 |
What Happened During the Revision?
The SIR exercise created quite a stir. The draft list published on August 1 showed a big drop in the number of voters, with 65.63 lakh names deleted. Many opposition leaders alleged that the move targeted poor and minority voters.
Between August 1 and September 1, lakhs of voters submitted requests for corrections, deletions, or new entries. Over 16.93 lakh people applied for inclusion, while 2.17 lakh applied for removal.
The Election Commission clarified that the process was carried out according to the rules, and applications received till September 30 are being disposed of from October 1 onwards.
How to Check Your Name in Bihar Voter List
If you want to verify whether your name is present in the final list, you can do so easily online.
- Method 1: By EPIC (Voter ID) Number
- Visit voters.eci.gov.in or electoralsearch.eci.gov.in
- Enter your EPIC number and security code
- Click on Search
- Your voter details will appear if your name is included
- Method 2: NVSP Portal
- Go to the National Voter Service Portal (NVSP)
- Click on Search in Electoral Roll
- Search either by details (Name, Age/DOB, State, District, Constituency) or by EPIC number
- Click Search and check your details
Bihar Election Final Voter List PDF
You can download the electoral roll from the ECI website or the NVSP portal after selecting your state, district, and constituency. Download link is given below.
https://voters.eci.gov.in/download-eroll
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